2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Opel Astra. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1198 kg more than 2010 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Astra. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Edge | Astra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2583 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
